Can an old car be replaced with a car from another brand?

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CalvinLee
07/29/25 2:53pm
An old car can be replaced with a car from another brand. Many car 4S stores have also entered the used car market. Most car 4S stores have launched car replacement services. If consumers want to replace their car with a new one of a certain brand, they can directly go to the brand's 4S store for replacement. Things to note: This replacement service is not as 'ideal' as consumers might imagine. 4S stores have many used cars, which come from customers replacing their old cars with new ones at the 4S store. The 4S store then resells the old cars to other 4S stores. The old cars go from the consumer's hands through the 4S store to the used car market, actually adding an extra step in the process, which may result in a lower price than direct acquisition. Discount range: For car owners who replace their old cars with new ones, compared to consumers who buy directly, the discounts they can enjoy on new cars may differ, and there may even be restrictions on the models they can purchase. Therefore, industry insiders suggest that consumers should understand the market situation in advance during the replacement process and not just seek convenience.
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